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UK: COVID-19 Employer FAQ

April 23, 2020

As many businesses across the United Kingdom have been forced to close their doors or limit their services as a result of measures to combat COVID-19, Newland Chase is aware that employers currently employing migrant workers will require clarification on how this impacts their visa holding workforce. We have outlined some frequently asked questions and current immigration policy relevant to UK employers that should prove informative.

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BREXIT: Majority Conservative Government Expected to Pass Withdrawal Agreement Bill

December 18, 2019

In the 12 December 2019 United Kingdom general election, the electorate gave the Conservative party a substantial majority.  This makes it almost certain that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will be passed by parliament (although it is not certain that this can be achieved by 31 January 2020 without a further extension) and all but eliminates the risk of a cliff-edge no-deal Brexit with no transition period.

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BREXIT: No-Deal Brexit Measures for UK Nationals in the EU [UPDATED 9 Oct 2019]

October 9, 2019

If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement (“no-deal Brexit”), then UK nationals will become third-country (non-EU) nationals immediately.

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BREXIT: UK and Ireland Sign Deal to Guarantee Common Travel Area Rights

May 9, 2019

The governments of Ireland and of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Common Travel Area (CTA).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7th January 2019

January 7, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the United Kingdom, Belgium and Nigeria... plus why not read our latest blog post - 2018 In Review: Top 8 Global Business Immigration News Stories of the Year.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 24th December 2018

December 24, 2018

The very latest immigration updates from around the globe in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week, we look at news from the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland. Plus why not watch our On-Demand Webinar, Kickstart 2019: 3 Global Immigration Updates You Need to Know...

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BREXIT DEAL REACHED: What Does It Mean for UK-EU Immigration?

November 16, 2018

United Kingdom and European Union released the separation agreement for the Brexit of the UK from the EU in March 2019. Prime Minister Theresa May faces tough opposition in Parliament to get it approved and avoid a no-deal Brexit. What does the deal say on immigration for UK and EU citizens?

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 15th October 2018

October 15, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from the UAE, the United Kingdom and Argentina.

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The UK’s Tier 2 Quota: Stepping Down from the Carousel

August 15, 2018

UK Immigration expert, Antonio Lam, offers insight into the current shortages, shortcomings, and solutions for both government and business in the United Kingdom's Tier 2 visa program for foreign workers. Part 2 of a two-part series.

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The UK’s Tier 2 Quota: The Carousel That Keeps Spinning?

August 8, 2018

UK Immigration expert, Antonio Lam, offers insight into the current shortages, shortcomings, and solutions for both government and business in the United Kingdom's Tier 2 visa program for foreign workers. Part 1 of a two-part series.

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